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BlobbyblobBlobbyblob Member Posts: 1
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Hi, I havent played so many MMORPGs because i spent alot of time in 2 which are FFXI and WoW.  From what I've experienced I liked both of those games in different ways, and I enjoyed FFXI unlike many others because I understood Japanese.  Im getting bored of WoW and I'm scanning for a new MMORPG but I cant really find one so interesting and big like it was when wow and EQ2 were coming out. 

What I'm looking for is basically:

  • A NEW or not that old game where not everybody is max level and everything is explored already.
  • A game that takes forever to get to max level.  (I thought WoW was just too quick.. and I had no feeling of achievement at all when I got 60.)
  • A game that you dont just quest to level. (WoW was basically quests the whole way and that made it harder to level with friends because most quests can be soloed)
  • A game where you level more in groups than solo. (like FFXI)
  • Have alot of player interaction.  (WoW had almost no good player interactions because alot of it is soloable.  Couldnt do much with friends in wow until max level which I didnt like)

Are there any new games like this out there or look like one coming out soon?  thanks.

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  • Zaxx99Zaxx99 Member Posts: 1,761

    Look for the upcoming D&D Online later this year.

    Besides that, If you haven't tried DAoC, you might try that too as it has a 14 day free trial.

    Hmmm.

    Newer games that you might try that I feel are quality games as well are Saga Of Ryzom and Guild Wars, Saga of Ryzom being by far the more hardcore and superior game as far as a long term mmo game.

    Hope that helps.

    Most importantly with whatever your next game choice is, remember to have FUN! ;)


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  • Sone243Sone243 Member Posts: 13

    You want a game where you have to group to level... DEFINATLY ASHERONS CALL 2. Takes a long time to get to max level... That all depends on how many hours a day u devote to ur pc... Eq2 takes awhile thought its a decent grouping game but they nerf the maps so much its hard to keep up with good hunting spots.

  • HyoukanHyoukan Member Posts: 307
    You know... I havn't played a game like that since when I played AO (1month after release), it was great always having a full team of eight. I'm hoping another game is released soon with such a huge population on one server and instanced missions. CoH was ok, but it almost seemed like it was going no where. EQII seemed way too hard to get a team (lack of people in zone?(from 2 month after release)). And it seemed like all anyone wanted to do in WoW was do solo questing.

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  • ZuranZuran Member Posts: 39

    Hmm, you should try Everquest II, but only if you computer can handle it. Also, there is Dark age of Camelot, and Star Wars Galaxies.

    Uhh, if you are willing to try it then possibly Everquest. Leveling takes a long time to do, grouping is pretty much necessary, you mostly grind, and thus, don't do that many quests, however, the game is fairly old. 

    You MAY like Eve Online, but that is a big MAY.

  • Kem0sabeKem0sabe Member Posts: 443

    From what the OP said, i can recommend Final fantasy 11 as a fitting most of the reqs, tho be ready for a very competitive community.

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  • SaigonshakesSaigonshakes Member Posts: 937

    He's already played FF 11. DAoC is really cool but is older so there are higher levels running around. That said, the new classic servers they opened have people rerolling so strike while the iron is hot.

    Eq2 fits some of your requirements. It's easier to level in groups, it takes awhile to hit the cap and imo it's a solid game. I have to say though it's rough on the old PC if you've got an older one. Which brings up a good point, if you have an older PC I'd say go with DAoC.

  • SoleilSoleil Member Posts: 39

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  • ScorpesScorpes Member Posts: 830

    You people arent listening he clearly stated he didnt want an OLD game where people have been playing it since the stone age. He's asking for a newer game with the qualities he stated. As far as that goes, I would suggest you wait a bit. Looks to be several games coming out later this year that might fit your criteria.

  • scaramooshscaramoosh Member Posts: 3,424

    eve online

    EQ2

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  • ElnatorElnator Member Posts: 6,077

    Erm...
    Hmm....

    SWG has been out a while but there are lots of people that aren't done with their templates. You definitely do better in a group than solo but it doesn't really meet your requirement of taking "years" to reach 'max level'.

    Primarily because it's skill based rather than level based. There are 'combat levels' which are based upon what combat skills you have but they only really tell you what nasties you can handle and give you damage bonuses against stuff that's supposed to be easier and penalties against stuff that's supposed to be harder. They are meaningless in PVP.... JEDI takes a very long time to get and to reach a maxed out skillset but standard professions don't take more than a couple months unless you are playing around with your template to find 'the perfect fit'. It took me almost a year before I was really happy with my BH template :) LOL, what can I say, I like to tinker.

    Hmm....
    EQ2 is probably the best fit for what you're looking for right now. Unless you are planning to play 4-5 hours a day it will take a good chunk of time to reach max level and there are lots of lower level folks still running around. Grouping is DEFINITELY better than Solo but you can solo just fine if you don't have time for a group activity. There are lots of quests but only 3 are required to level (profession quests where you choose your next specialty in your chosen field)

    DAOC is a good choice but everyone in that one is max level already...
    Horizons might be good but the problem there is lack of players... it's pretty empty.
    Lineage II fits your bill as well and from what I've read and heard it's much improved over what it was at release. Probably a lot of maxed folks though, someone who currently plays can probably tell you more.

    My best recommendation would be EQ2
    Possibly one of the others I mentioned.

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